🚌 Bus from Maynooth to Carlow
1 direct route · about 60 min · first bus 08:30, last bus 18:10 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM12 | JJ Kavanagh | ~60 min | 4 | 08:30 | 18:10 | MU North Campus |
Times are for the first boarding point in Maynooth on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Maynooth to Carlow?
The UM12 (JJ Kavanagh) runs directly from Maynooth to Carlow.
How long does the bus take from Maynooth to Carlow?
Around 60 minutes on the UM12, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Maynooth to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the UM12) leaves around 08:30 and the last around 18:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Maynooth to Carlow?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.